On our way to Colorado Springs today, Sophie & I were admiring the fresh fallen snow. On a meadowy (It's a word) stretch between the highway & a heavily forested area we noted tracks. When Sophie wondered what might have made the trail of prints, I answered that, "it could have been a deer, a rabbit, maybe a coyote or an elk...."  
She exclaimed, "Elves!! I didn't we had elves in our forest!!"

With water become more and more precious, I do not take it for granted.

And with my showers becoming shorter and rare with baby needing my attention, I just have to say, "Oh my God! There is nothing better than a long HOT shower!"


disclaimer: no, I'm not running around in a b.o. funk! I have been bathing. Just not quite as often. :0)


Now a sweet poem;





Millions of water drops
drops of water
millions of drops
Falling down the rocks

Millions of water drops
Glittering in the sun
Shining like pearls

Millions of water drops
Ending as a river
Finding way to ocean

Millions of water drops
Creating childrens happiness
Laughter and joyfullness

Millions of water drops
Soon will tide reach
White long shores

Millions of water drops
Animating Waves
into forming caves

Millions of water drops
splittering from above
till reaching top of the hill

Millions of water drops
Without them no sound
No whispers of the living

Millions of water drops
Watch the clearness
From crest to earth

Millions of water drops
For tribe’s best
Beware of waste

Millions of water drops
Treasured should they be
As belonging to all humanity

by Mencita (Carmen) Monoi Angel
found on { here }

* p.s. Never take for granted a hot shower.

I want to help my friend Jodi save some beautiful bovines. I'm helping where I can. Since she is doing most of the work, I figure I can at least help spread the word. Please throw in a dollar or two. It all helps!
Here is a repost of her plea:

Hi,
I am reaching out to all friends of animals and asking for your help in saving 3 sweet cows.
I just found out that the 3 cows who graze on our land were scheduled to be slaughtered today. We asked the owner if he would consider selling the cows to us instead. He has agreed to that, but would need the money ($3600) in full in just 2 weeks.
We were hoping that he would take payments - and that would give us enough time to put a fundraiser together, but he wasn't willing to do that. We're just happy that he's given us a 2-week extension.
We have named them Pooka Cow (the brown one), Spotty Friend, and Less Spotty Friend.
I am reaching out to you all and asking for help-mainly through donations. Also through networking and getting the word out to everyone you know. I just can't imagine not raising this money in time-they are only 2 years old and have many more years of happy lives to live.
The first step is to raise enough money to save them from being slaughtered.
You can click here to donate:
http://save3cows.chipin.com/saving-3-cows-from-slaughter (or see "chip in" widget box below)
You can also send a check to:
This Is IT! Creations
P.O. Box 1252
Jacksonville, OR 97530

100% of your donation will go toward saving these cows. Our first priority is to raise enough money to save them from being killed. After that, we will focus on raising money to take care of them.
We've been asked where the cows will go if we do raise enough money to save them - they will stay here, at least for the short term. We have 11 acres of land, a barn, and a stream. We are planning to create a line of products where all of the profits will go toward their care (hay, vet bills, fence mending, etc.) If we can find a loving family with enough land to adopt them, we are definitely open to that as well.
Thanks so much, you guys!
Jodi